<div>About Reactivate ☀️Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial &amp; industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact.Reactivate was founded by <a href="https://www.invenergy.com/">Invenergy</a> and <a href="https://www.lafayettesquare.com/">Lafayette Square</a>. To learn more, visit us at <a href="https://www.reactivate.com/">www.reactivate.com.</a>We are thrilled to become Great Place to Work Certified! The Great Place to Work Certification is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work Certified.</div>The Interconnection Engineer will be pivotal in overseeing and orchestrating the seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into utility Distribution Systems. This role's focus will encompass community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. This position requires a dynamic engineer with a deep understanding of electrical distribution systems, regulatory requirements, and a passion for advancing sustainable energy solutions.Responsibilities ⚙️Project Management<ul><li>Facilitate the end-to-end interconnection process for community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external third parties to ensure timely and efficient project execution</li><li>Develop and maintain interconnection project timelines, ensuring adherence to milestones and deadlines</li></ul>Regulatory Compliance<ul><li>Stay abreast of regional and national regulations related to interconnection processes and compliance</li><li>Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to project designs and executions</li><li>Collaborate with legal and regulatory affairs teams to navigate and address compliance challenges</li><li>Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on Distribution and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability</li></ul>Technical Expertise<ul><li>Utilize your in-depth knowledge of distribution systems to assess and optimize interconnection designs</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and provide innovative solutions</li><li>Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices</li><li>Develop a strong understanding and drive continuous improvement of Reactivate's design philosophy, engineering standards, and their financial impact on projects</li><li>Preparation interconnection application (IA) packages and manage and monitor interconnection requests and work closely with service providers to manage the interconnection study process</li><li>Coordinate, review and provide technical insight throughout feasibility, system impact, facility and generator interconnection agreement phases of the project related to the studies reports, proposed interconnection facilities and network upgrades</li><li>Review one-line diagrams and site plans for DER systems for compliance with interconnection standards</li></ul>Stakeholder Collaboration<ul><li>Work with utility partners, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders involved in the interconnection process</li><li>Foster strong relationships with external partners to streamline communication and collaboration</li><li>Address concerns and facilitate resolutions to ensure successful project outcomes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to identify optimal Distributed Energy Resource (DER) project locations</li></ul>Risk Management<ul><li>Identify potential risks and challenges associated with interconnection projects and develop mitigation strategies</li><li>Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance interconnection processes and reduce risks</li></ul>Requirements 🎓<ul><li>Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or relevant area of study is required</li><li>2-3 years of relevant engineering experience including renewable energy design, distribution systems and interconnection tariff structures</li><li>Demonstrated ability to read and interpret equipment specifications, single line diagrams  &amp; layouts, regulatory documents, distribution studies, engineering reports and interconnection agreement is strongly desired</li><li>Proven experience in managing distribution interconnection projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, grid integration, and relevant industry standards</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance processes for DER projects</li><li>Knowledge of utility infrastructure (including medium voltage and low voltage distribution equipment) is strongly desired</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand solar and storage project electrical components, including batteries, inverters, and transformers, etc.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand utility infrastructure and interconnection processes</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand technical aspects of utility interconnection materials</li><li>Exceptional project management skills, including collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement</li><li>Problem-solving mindset and the ability to think strategically to overcome technical and regulatory challenges</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and renewable energy initiatives</li><li>Demonstrated agility and flexibility as business needs and priorities shift</li></ul>The annual base salary for this position is $110,000.00 – $125,000.00. Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibility of the role, candidate’s work experience and/or education, training and certifications among other key skills at the time of offer. <div><div><div></div></div></div><div>Why Reactivate ⚡ To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit — we are looking for a culture add. If you’re looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.*Upon submission, we want to empower you to record your name via the Name Pronunciation tool so that our hiring team can ensure they are pronouncing your name correctly and that you feel properly acknowledged.Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics</div>

Reactivate is powered by Lafayette Square and Invenergy, bringing together complementary impact investment and sustainable energy expertise to support renewable energy projects, create job opportunities, bring energy cost savings to underserved communities, and advance opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate is dedicated to ensuring an equitable energy future.
We are a young team on a path to be the country&rsquo;s leading developer, financier and operator of renewable energy projects serving low-income communities. We have set bold targets to harness the power of renewable energy to generate savings for low-to-moderate income households, create jobs for underserved workers, help bring minority and women-owned businesses into the renewable energy supply chain, and help revive neglected communities through tax payments on previously under-utilized land. You can learn more about Reactivate <a href="https://www.reactivate.com/">here</a>.

Interconnection Engineer

<div>About Reactivate ☀️Reactivate, an Invenergy company, is a mission-driven organization that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions that are designed to improve quality of life for communities, with a focus on meaningful benefits for working-class people across the country. Focus areas include community solar, commercial &amp; industrial solar, small utility-scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. By delivering economic development and energy resiliency with renewable energy solutions, Reactivate provides energy cost savings, job opportunities, workforce training, and opportunities for businesses, while creating positive social and environmental impact.Reactivate was founded by <a href="https://www.invenergy.com/">Invenergy</a> and <a href="https://www.lafayettesquare.com/">Lafayette Square</a>.&nbsp;To learn more, visit us at <a href="https://www.reactivate.com/">www.reactivate.com.</a>We are thrilled to become Great Place to Work Certified! The Great Place to Work Certification is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work Certified.</div>The Interconnection Engineer will be pivotal in overseeing and orchestrating the seamless integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into utility Distribution Systems. This role's focus will encompass community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. This position requires a dynamic engineer with a deep understanding of electrical distribution systems, regulatory requirements, and a passion for advancing sustainable energy solutions.Responsibilities&nbsp;⚙️Project Management<ul><li>Facilitate the end-to-end interconnection process for community solar, small utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external third parties to ensure timely and efficient project execution</li><li>Develop and maintain interconnection project timelines, ensuring adherence to milestones and deadlines</li></ul>Regulatory Compliance<ul><li>Stay abreast of regional and national regulations related to interconnection processes and compliance</li><li>Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to project designs and executions</li><li>Collaborate with legal and regulatory affairs teams to navigate and address compliance challenges</li><li>Evaluate and provide actionable feedback on Distribution and ISO-level utility impact studies regarding accuracy, required system upgrades, project design changes, and cost reasonability</li></ul>Technical Expertise<ul><li>Utilize your in-depth knowledge of distribution systems to assess and optimize interconnection designs</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and provide innovative solutions</li><li>Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices</li><li>Develop a strong understanding and drive continuous improvement of Reactivate's design philosophy, engineering standards, and their financial impact on projects</li><li>Preparation interconnection application (IA) packages and manage and monitor interconnection requests and work closely with service providers to manage the interconnection study process</li><li>Coordinate, review and provide technical insight throughout feasibility, system impact, facility and generator interconnection agreement phases of the project related to the studies reports, proposed interconnection facilities and network upgrades</li><li>Review one-line diagrams and site plans for DER systems for compliance with interconnection standards</li></ul>Stakeholder Collaboration<ul><li>Work with utility partners, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders involved in the interconnection process</li><li>Foster strong relationships with external partners to streamline communication and collaboration</li><li>Address concerns and facilitate resolutions to ensure successful project outcomes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to identify optimal Distributed Energy Resource (DER) project locations</li></ul>Risk Management<ul><li>Identify potential risks and challenges associated with interconnection projects and develop mitigation strategies</li><li>Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance interconnection processes and reduce risks</li></ul>Requirements 🎓<ul><li>Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or relevant area of study is required</li><li>2-3 years of relevant engineering experience including renewable energy design, distribution systems and interconnection tariff structures</li><li>Demonstrated ability to read and interpret equipment specifications, single line diagrams&nbsp; &amp; layouts, regulatory documents, distribution studies, engineering reports and interconnection agreement is strongly desired</li><li>Proven experience in managing distribution interconnection projects, preferably in the renewable energy sector</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, grid integration, and relevant industry standards</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance processes for DER projects</li><li>Knowledge of utility infrastructure (including medium voltage and low voltage distribution equipment) is strongly desired</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand solar and storage project electrical components, including batteries, inverters, and transformers, etc.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand utility infrastructure and interconnection processes</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand technical aspects of utility interconnection materials</li><li>Exceptional project management skills, including collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement</li><li>Problem-solving mindset and the ability to think strategically to overcome technical and regulatory challenges</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and renewable energy initiatives</li><li>Demonstrated agility and flexibility as business needs and priorities shift</li></ul>The annual base salary for this position is $110,000.00 – $125,000.00. Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibility of the role, candidate’s work experience and/or education, training and certifications among other key skills at the time of offer.&nbsp;<div><div><div></div></div></div><div>Why Reactivate ⚡&nbsp;To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to medical benefits, 401(k) options, professional development opportunities and a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance.At Reactivate, we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. These values are at the core of our organization, strengthening our team and fueling innovation and progress&nbsp;We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit — we are looking for a culture add. If you’re looking for a career where your unique talents are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your contributions make an impact, Reactivate is the place for you.*Upon submission, we want to empower you to record your name via the Name Pronunciation tool so that our hiring team can ensure they are pronouncing your name correctly and that you feel properly acknowledged.Reactivate is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at Reactivate are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics</div>

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